Barbell Shrugged Physiology Friday: [Inflammation] The Surprising Link Between Nutrition, Muscle, and Inflammation w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner
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Apr 18, 2025 Discover the surprising relationship between inflammation and athletic performance. Learn the distinction between good and bad inflammation, and how nutrition can influence your body's response. Dive into gut health’s crucial role in managing testosterone levels and stress. Engage in lively discussions about emerging talents in weightlifting and the balance between training and personal life. Plus, explore the impacts of alcohol on gut health and its broader implications for hormone balance and overall wellness.
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Theory of Constraints in Physiology
- The theory of constraints in physiology views health as limited by the most critical bottleneck.
- Finding and fixing this bottleneck can lead to significant improvements in performance and health.
Alcohol Causes Testosterone Drop
- Alcohol quickly causes intestinal permeability, allowing inflammatory molecules into circulation.
- This inflammation reduces testosterone production both at the testes and the brain signaling level.
Quit Weekend Drinking to Improve Testosterone
- Stop drinking alcohol on the weekends to prevent gut barrier damage and maintain testosterone.
- Avoid quick fixes like TRT before removing lifestyle factors harming your physiology.